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Shrey R.A1Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Small addition in the lesson

Bonjour Kwiziq Experts !

A rule from the lesson states-

Adverbial pronouns en/y are placed after moi/toi/lui/nous/vous/leur and moi/toi become m' and t’

Can it be elaborated by using the following- en/ y are placed after moi/toi/lui/l’/nous/vous/leur/les.

Accompagne-l’y ! -> Accompany him there ! (Here, l’ is a direct object which is better as compared to lui)

Conduis-les-y ! -> Drive them there ! (Here too, les is a direct object used instead of leur)

Just curious to know whether direct object too satisfy this rule or only indirect object pronouns could be used before en/y .

Merci encore !

Asked 6 years ago

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coca p.C1Kwiziq community member

Elle avait couru aussi vite qu'elle pouvait jusqu'à ce que son cœur paraisse vouloir s'échapper de sa poitrine.

bonjour, pourquoi on utilise pas subjonctif passé ici ? merci pour votre réponse.

Asked 7 years ago

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Claudia A.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Mes matieres preferees

How do I know if I need the article in the statement

...mais je suis tres mauvais en musique

...par plus heures de science

Asked 5 years ago

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Tim L.B2Kwiziq community member

Imparfait vs Compose practice 10/01/19"Re the imparfait v past compose practice, 10/1/19:-

1, you say that "a regarde" should have an "s" after the "e". Why? Surely with avoir there is no agreement?

2,the same with "a pardonnes" lower down. Surely this also should just end with an "e" acute!

3, finally, when she pardons us, that is an action that is over and done with, a once and once only act, therefore why is that not past compose?

Many thanks, Tim

P.S. Sorry, can't do accents on my keyboard!

Asked 7 years ago

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Donald H.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Je changerai complètement de vie quand je serai à la retraite

Bonjour à tous et à toutes:

J'aimerais savoir pourquoi on a utilisé le "de" devant le mot vie au lieu du mot "ma" dans la phrase ci-dessus. Merci d'm'avoir aidé. Don

Asked 6 years ago

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Carolyn T.A2Kwiziq community member

Red berries

Is "baies rouges" acceptable or only "fruits rouges"? And does "fruits rouges" mean a specific type of berry, or can it be e.g. redcurrants, cranberries etc?

Asked 3 years ago

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Carol L.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

On va ou on irons?

Question today was "Un jour, on _____ sur Mars." In a previous test, "On a ______ opinion." The previous answer was "On a notre opinion," but today's test was said to be "On ira sur Mars." How is one to know if the "on" refers to a singular person (on ira) or to several individuals (On a notre opinion)? It's a bit confusing. Please clarify. Thanks.

Asked 5 years ago

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chris w.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

when to use que, qui, ce que, ce qui

I find it seems to work to use que or qui if you could subsitiute the word 'that' and ce que or ce qui if you have to use 'which'. Any contrary examples?

Asked 4 years ago

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